The Lieutenant found him with Tom Jones, Jack Frost and wife.
The Captain requests your company in the cabin. They are about to break the seal of the package delivered to the Captain by your grand-father Powers.
Walter reluctantly obeyed the summons, for he had resolved on his return trip to mess with his friends Tom and Jack.
The seal was removed and the package opened. Captain Davis read the first, which directed the Bank of England to pay to Walter Wallace £1,000. The Captain then read the second paper and handed it to Walter, saying:
This was the last official act of your grand-father.
Walter took the paper, read it carefully and then remarked:
I am not worthy of this at present, Captain. Please take it, and when I am able to perform the duties of that office, I will accept it, and not before.
What is it? asked the Lieutenant and Cora in the same breath.
It is his appointment as Second Lieutenant in the English Navy, and assigned to this ship, and he is qualified to enter upon his duties at once, replied Captain Davis.